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Biography
Homeless and broke in 1990, Richard lived in constant fear, turmoil and hopelessness. He slept on beaches and in boiler rooms. Each day was a struggle for survival, not only for food and shelter, but for emotional well-being and personal dignity. By 1998, Richard had completely turned his life around and was hired by a New York-based international financial firm to create a technology education department from scratch. Once penniless, he was now earning a six-figure income.
What makes Richard's programs popular and so highly effective? He uses the most powerful and dramatic teaching tool on Earth! It is magic... literally! Richard is a skilled master magician and uses jaw-dropping magic as highly effective attention getters and teaching tools in all of his programs. Richard's stunning stage magic immediately captures the audience's attention; he then shares first-hand accounts of overcoming major setbacks and countless frustrations. It's something your people will instantly identify with... and relate to. The result is... not only do your people listen... but they follow through, too. Barriers drop within minutes. Dramatic shifts in attitude occur. By the end of the program, your people are enthused, excited and committed to action - because they've experienced an inner transformation. But the real magic lies in the numbers -- improved productivity and increased performance.
Richard will give your people his best hard-won secrets, strategies and techniques to overcome any obstacle, gain freedom from fear, and destroy discouragement. He provides a captivating and magical presentation that changes lives forever.
Richard was a finalist for the Gold Congressional Award for Community Service for 1200+ hours of service with teen runaways, prisoners and homeless people. He served with eight political campaigns, to include State Senate, Mayor, District Attorney, U.S. Senate, U.S. President. Richard volunteered for eight years as a trainer with the Dale Carnegie corporate training programs. Later, he became certified as an instructor for the intensive Dale Carnegie corporate sales course.
Richard served on the White House Advance Team: Administrative assistant for Secret Service with five Presidential Visitations. He created and launched the Lord Abbett Public Speaking Club, and Philadelphia Panorama Toastmasters Club. He also successfully ran two 26-mile marathon races
Richard served in U.S. Marine Corps Reserve: Hawaii-based Force Reconnaissance Parascuba Unit, and Philadelphia’s Field Artillery Unit. He received training for the Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank, and the 105 mm towed Howitzer artillery cannon.
Richard is a passionate skydiver, and has logged more than 185+ exciting skydives from 13,500 feet. He has skydived from helicopters, hot air balloons, and a variety of aircraft. He has also skydived at night, flew on a sky surfboard, and was part of an 8-way CRW parachute stacking team while in mid-flight at 8,000 feet.
Learn the powerful techniques that turned Richard's life around. Break free of the forces that hold your people back. Rid their lives of fear. Richard will give your people the tools for liberating themselves from anxiety and discouragement and for maintaining a high level of motivation every day.
Richard Saldan's contagious zest for life energizes others; his sensitivity and insights touch hearts. Because of knowing Richard, your people will be certain to start looking at life in magical new ways!
Program Titles
You Can Be Amazing! Release the Champion Within!Secrets of Stellar LeadershipSelling Skills for The Exceptional LeaderHow to Have Unstoppable ConfidenceFreedom From Fear ForeverHelping Others: The Magic Wand of Powerful Personal GrowthDissolving Destructive DiscouragementTransform Adversities into Astounding AssetsAstonishing Power of Effective Goal SettingThe Alchemy of Rapid Growth: Find A Mentor, Be A Mentor
Delighted Clients
Richard has received excellent ratings and feedback from:
Prudential InsuranceAT&TPeco Energythe Naval Surface Warfare Centerthe City of PhiladelphiaPrime BankLord AbbettMagee Rehabilitation CenterNeumann HospitalCommonwealth Telephone Enterprises
Program Descriptions
How to motivate yourself and anybody you know! Most of us know the things that we should be doing to better our lives. Often times it is hard to just get motivated. We settle. We give up. This workshop helps you to create and regenerate the spark that will give you a daily supply of energy each and every day. You'll find you have more motivation, more energy and more enthusiasm for every day living.
Every single human being has the potential to be a successful leader. Learn how to remove the nine blockages that hold you back from being a leader. Develop the daily skills and attitudes that will transform the average joe into a leader that others look up. Carry the air and confidence of someone who enjoys being a leader that others look up to and rely upon. What are the leadership traits that you have right now which will propel you to great success as a leader.
Are you in sales? No? Not true, we are all in sales. We are all selling our ideas, our attitudes and our opinions. Most importantly, we sell ourselves as a person among our peers. We are more valuable when we adopt the skill set needed in persuading others to take action. What are the dynamics of effective selling skills? Learn how to capture the attention and interest of others. Learn how to use questioning techniques to uncover the needs of your peers and colleagues. What are the dreams and ambitions of people around you? Learn how to create a compelling vision for others, even if they don't have one for themselves. Learn effective techniques for influencing and persuading other people. Learn how to create win-win relationships with everyone you know. Learn what it takes to inspire!
The success of your organization is proportionally related to the amount of confidence your people have. How willing are they to take risks? How willing are they to think and reach outside the box? How often are creative ideas shot down just to maintain the status quo? Learn powerful and proven techniques for creating unstoppable confidence. People with unstoppable confidence excel in all areas of life: social, work, family, school and career. Learn how to get a handle on negative self-talk that dilutes your personal power. Get past limiting beliefs and live your life to the fullest with unstoppable confidence.
Fear can be a terrible chain that prevents us from taking risks and enjoying life to the fullest. It often works against us at times when we most need to be free of fear. It holds us back from excelling at work, and from reaching out to people that can change your life. Fear prevents your most gifted employees from speaking up and talking about their creative ideas. Learn powerful techniques to liberate yourself and break free of the cycle of fear. Learn to be assertive, not aggressive. Learn how to stir up confidence and push free of fear.
Are you looking for personal breakthroughs in your life? Hungry to experience a deeper level of purpose and meaning? The most incredible power you can experience is when you learn how to tap into the well of human existence. When you are willing to invest in others, you'll see how Life will then invest in you. You'll find doors opening for you, and opportunities falling into your lap. Learn how to implement this dynamic most effectively.
We all know that discouragement is a force that can cripple an organization. It can cripple a nation. Or it can cripple you. It weaves its way in, slowly and gradually suffocating its victim. You may wonder why you aren't as happy as you have been in the past. You may not be conscious of the discouragement in your life. Discouragement will sap your strength and overshadow all that you do. Learn to dispel the power of discouragement and be free forever.
We are all faced by trials and tribulations at various periods of our lives. What we often miss out on are the opportunities hidden within our adversities. We are overly concerned with freeing ourselves from the pain. As a result we often find ourselves in a repeating pattern. When we recognize the growth and accept Life's Lessons, we can move on to the next level. Learn how to transform your problems and setbacks into tools for a higher quality of life.
Most people spend more time planning a one week vacation than they do in planning the rest of their lives. And, yet, Goal Setting is such a powerful tool for initiating great change in our day to day living. Our goals have the ability to create motivation, on days when we feel depleted and powerless. Our goals have an uncanny ability to attract people into our lives that can be a bridge from where we are now, to where we want to be. Learn how to master the art of effective goal setting.
It is so rare to see a person pull together the resources and internal fortitude to have awesome breakthroughs when functioning all on their own. Most often, there is a mentor in the background that is helping, guiding and advising. What are the criteria for a strong and healthy mentor relationship? How can you find a mentor for yourself? What are the avoidable pitfalls in being a mentor for others? How can you spark and stimulate mentoring at your organization? Learn how to find a mentor and keep a mentor. Learn to effectively mentor others.
TESTIMONIALS
"You can rely on Richard Saldan for any project you get him involved in. Richard will delight your customers and deliver beyond your expectations. An organization who chooses to bring Richard on board will be lucky to have him, and more successful for having made the decision." -- Fred Walker, Instructor, Dale Carnegie Training
"Richard Saldan has a unique ability of showing his audience all of the existing positive and wonderful aspects of life's experiences that already surround and fill our daily schedules. Richard has a magical approach that provides a clear and concise message specifically designed to the needs of his audience. Having Richard Saldan as motivational speaker or as a trainer to your sales force, technical staff, operations team or management team will only stand to prove your wisdom in choosing him. He will provide all the Motivational Magic you will ever need!" -- Thomas J. Mulhern, Coordinator Technical Services, Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises
"Richard Saldan has put together very interesting and informative classes. His approach is so interesting. Keep encouraging Mr. Saldan to continue to find new and exciting ideas to share with the employees of our firm!" -- Shirley Delgado, Lord Abbett & Co.
"The awesome amount of work Richard Saldan has done in service to the community presents a clear picture of what type of individual he is. He has freely given of his time, energy and talents to all kinds of people; from the elderly to convicts, from terminally ill patients to runaways. He has strengthened and edified many." -- Captain Ross Schwalm, Inspector & Instructor, United States Marine Corps
"Richard Saldan worked with our teenagers who have been sentenced for adult crimes in the Philadelphia Youth Study Center. He worked hard to inspire them and guide them to a deeper purpose in their lives. He purposefully sought out those inmates that were abandoned by their families. Mr. Saldan has made a strong impact on their hearts and minds." -- Lieutenant Donald L. Howell, Philadelphia Youth Study Center
"Congratulations on doing what was one of the best shows we have ever done. You were fantastic, just fantastic. That was great television, thanks to you. There is something about you that goes beyond the magic; there is a 'you' that brings the performance to the next level." -- Ed and Theresa Smith, Producer and Host, Bright Moment Show, Time Warner Cable
"Richard Saldan is a pleasure one hopes to get the opportunity to see. He engages the audience both as an active participant and onlooker. His presentation is thoroughly inspiring, entertaining and wonderful." -- Elizabeth O'Keeffe, Random House Publishing
"Richard Saldan is a compelling and absorbing speaker and entertainer. It is amazing how he keeps the audience on the edge of their seats!" -- Robert Gilbert, PhD, Montclair State University
"Richard Saldan's contagious 'go-getter' attitude and his long list of personal accomplishments represent shining examples of one who not only talks the talk, but also walks the walk. He is truly a motivational magician!" -- Gregory Bishop, President, Gregory Bishop Productions
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